We wanted to see how close we could get to the world record. We'll take that for right now.
Michael PhelpsMy little son is already like me - my mom has always said I used to bounce off the wall and never stop talking or sit still. I'm starting to see that with him. I guess it's living proof he's part of me.
Michael PhelpsI want to go to the World Cup. I want to go to the Masters. I want to go... anywhere.
Michael PhelpsPerseverance, determination, commitment, and courage-those things are real. The desire for redemption drives you.
Michael PhelpsIf you're not on your 'A' game in our workouts every day, you're going to get absolutely smoked.
Michael PhelpsI'm fortunate to have an amazing, strong mother who is so supportive of everything me and my sisters did growing up - but she was someone who never forced us to go swim or to go do this or that. She helped us think about certain consequences when we needed to, but we made our own decisions. I think if I were forced to swim, I wouldn't have stayed in the pool as long as I did.
Michael Phelps